Pla Koung (Thai Prawn Salad)
by Bank Takaeng
This is a local style of cooking. It is easy to make and can be added to your own flavor.
Ingredients:
- Prawn, peeled – 200g
- Fresh lemon grass, thinly sliced – 1/2 cup / 120ml
- Shallot, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup / 60ml
- Young ginare julienne – 1/4 cup / 60ml
- Kaffir lime, thinly sliced – 4-5
- Mint leaf – 1/4 cup / 60ml
- Lime juice – 3tbsp / 45ml
- Fish sauce – 4tbsp / 60ml
- Sugar – 2tbsp / 30ml
- Fresh spur chili peppers, thinly sliced – 6
Preparations:
- Peel and clean the prawns. Blanch in boiling water until it’s done. Then move to cold water to cool, drain and set aside.
- Toss prawns and salad ingredients with the dressing, Mix well and spoon onto platter, garnish with fresh unit.
This is for 2 person.
